Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Amsterdam clubs experiment with ‘Cineville for nightlife’ to attract more visitors
How an April Fool's joke earned the red Dirk shopping bag a spot in the Stedelijk Museum
Suspect arrested for series of arsons in The Hague
Police have arrested a man suspected of committing a series of arsons in the southwest area of The Hague. The fires were all set within the same neighborhood of the city.
Foundation has defended village character for 50 years. ‘This is Santpoort, Haarlem is over there. We must keep this open’
The Santpoort Foundation is celebrating 50 years of advocating for the preservation of the village's character, landscape, and cultural history. Originally formed to protest the demolition of a histor...
Father must be heard as witness in son's attempted manslaughter case, lawyer says
A lawyer is requesting that the father of a 40-year-old Haarlem man be heard as a witness regarding a stabbing incident that occurred on January 5. The suspect is currently being prosecuted for attemp...
Roadworks around Zuidas again: A10 South and East closed all weekend
Eighth graders talk about the secondary school lottery: ‘My mother was more nervous than I was’
High energy prices continue to hurt: ‘Companies struggle to pass on costs’
High energy prices and geopolitical instability in the Middle East are negatively impacting Dutch businesses and consumer confidence. While many companies struggle to pass on increased costs, those ex...
Railway safety systems aging faster than expected, billions needed
The Dutch railway safety system is aging faster than anticipated, with critical components requiring replacement between 2035 and 2040. State Secretary Annet Bertram informed Parliament that this urge...
Rutte: NATO willing to assist Hormuz coalition if desired
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has stated that the alliance is prepared to assist in efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if requested. He emphasized that NATO is ready to support the security of...
Dozens of flower artworks in and around De Zilk as village prepares for annual mosaic festival
The village of De Zilk is preparing for its annual flower mosaic festival on April 11 and 12, featuring dozens of artworks created from local blooms. This event highlights the floral beauty of the Bol...
Tina de Bruin and seriously ill Vincent Croiset marry earlier than planned
Dutch actors Tina de Bruin and Vincent Croiset married on Wednesday, moving their wedding date forward following Croiset's cancer diagnosis in November. De Bruin shared photos of the ceremony on Insta...
Frank Maduro (79) saw his father fall from the roof after a ‘perfect game’; Federation honors him for services to baseball
Frank Maduro, a 79-year-old long-time volunteer for the Hoofddorp Pioniers baseball club, has been awarded a federation medal of honor by the KNBSB for his dedication to the sport. Maduro was also nam...
Netanyahu orders negotiations with Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed his cabinet to initiate negotiations with Lebanon as soon as possible. The move comes as Israel continues military operations in the neighborin...
IJmuiden fishing company holds government liable for years-long port fishing ban
A fishing company from IJmuiden is holding the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security, and Nature liable for a multi-year ban on fishing in the region's ports and coastal waters. The ...
In pictures | The nominations for the World Press Photo of the Year
The World Press Photo Contest has announced the winners of this year's edition, recognizing the top work by photojournalists and documentary photographers worldwide. This annual award honors the most ...
Fifty residents of Beverwijk head to Postcode Lottery Miljoenenjacht studio
Fifty residents from the 1944 postcode area in Beverwijk will appear on the television show "Postcode Loterij Miljoenenjacht" this weekend. The participants will have the opportunity to compete for si...
Robbed of Rolex, now a suspect: Prosecutors demand two years for man who ran over robbers
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has requested a two-year prison sentence for a man who chased and struck two robbers with his car after they stole his Rolex at gunpoint in Amsterdam. While the de...
Rare event: provincial legislator ejected from meeting after making accusation
Provincial board member Debora Fernald was removed from a meeting at the South Holland Provincial House after a heated debate. The removal occurred after she accused a staff member from another politi...
Strict asylum laws or not, Mayor Wienen remains committed to children in harrowing situations
Haarlem Mayor Jos Wienen has announced that the city administration will continue to support undocumented children in distressing situations, regardless of strict national asylum laws. Wienen stated h...